User's Manual

Chapter 1 About the Wireless PCMCIA Card
This IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCMCIA Card is compatible with notebook computer
Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows
98/2000/ME/XP will automatically recognize the wireless PCMCIA Card and initiate
the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless PCMCIA Card will
communicate seamlessly with other IEEE 802.11g wireless products.
1-1 Features
1. Supports up to 54 Mbps data rate.
2. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased
flexibility.
3. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s offers quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks.
4. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure wireless
connection.
5. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.
6. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems
(NOS)
including Windows 98/2000/ ME/XP
7. Easy Plug and Play installation.
8. Omni - directional antenna provides wide range of reception.
9. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s
10. PCMCIA will support a ACTIVITY LED for feedback to the user on the current
WLAN activity state. The signaling shall reflect the activity as follows:
Infrastructure mode:
LED Solid ON: Active Link
LED Flashing: Search Mode
Ad. Hoc. mode: LED always ON
1-2 Applications
This wireless PCMCIA cards offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless
client access to the network. Refer below for examples :
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Remote access to corporate network information
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E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation